It is the privilege of tale-tellers to open their story in an inn, the free rendezvous of all travellers, and where the humour of each displays itself, without ceremony or restraint.

Those who are too idle to read, save for the purpose of amusement, may in these works acquire some acquaintance with history, which, however inaccurate, is better than none.

God forgive me for having thought it possible that a schoolmaster could be out and out a rational being.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

I have heard men talk about the blessings of freedom," he said to himself, "but I wish any wise man would teach me what use to make of it now that I have it.

The playbill, which is said to have announced the tragedy of Hamlet, the character of the Prince of Denmark being left out.

For love is heaven and heaven is love.